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Hey babes, I am back in action after an eventful spring break, and I'm diving into: what happened after I accomplished a lifelong dream why high-performing people often minimize their accomplishments what to avoid when celebrating your success It's time to activate the next phase, sis!     Links Mentioned How I Went From Call Center Rep to PR Executive in FIVE Months | Overnight Executive Series Part 2 (episode)     Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter     FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

We are closing out the #MarchMediaMarathon series strong with EMMY AWARD-WINNING SPORTS PRODUCER, Raya Clay, where she details: how to navigate discrimination within the sports industry as a Black Woman how she became a Producer at ESPN and Fox Sports the inspiration behind her new app, No Handouts Just Work It's time to break down those barriers, sis!   Watch on YouTube here     Keep Up With Raya Instagram: @raya_clay  Twitter: @raya_clay     Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Still kicking for the #MarchMediaMarathon series with Content Coordinator, Tasha McCaskiel, where she shares: the inspiration behind her organization, Black Girls in Media  how she became a Content Coordinator at HBO/HBO Max why she purposely juggles a 9-5 and entrepreneurship   It's time to own your space, sis!   Keep Up With Tasha IG: @tashjmackk  BGIM IG: @blackgirlsinmedia BGIM Website: www.blackgirlsinmediainc.com   Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Still going strong in the #MarchMediaMarathon series with Talk Show Host, Tiana Heath, where she shares: reoccurring themes for WOC to look out for in the media industry the inspiration behind her show, Tee Talks her biggest pet peeves when it comes to people reaching out for guidance It's time to stake your claim, sis!   Watch on YouTube here   Keep Up With Tiana www.teetalktv.com  Instagram: @MsTeeTalk  Twitter: @MsTeeTalk  YouTube: Msteetalk    Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Keeping the ball rolling in the #MarchMediaMarathon series with Communications Manager, Yahnnica Tate, where she shares: how she balances multiple media gigs how she became a Communications Manager at Paramount+ a good action step you recommend for women looking to break into the entertainment media industry It's time to start applying that pressure, sis!   Watch on YouTube here   Yahnnica's IG: @yahnnica     Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Keeping the ball rolling in the #MarchMediaMarathon series with TV Producer, Maegan Philmore, where she shares: reoccurring themes for WOC to look out for in the media industry how she became a Production Executive at ViacomCBS (now Paramount) the proper approach for those looking for career advice/mentorship It's time to take things up a notch, sis!     Watch on YouTube here     Keep up With Maegan https://www.maeganphilmore.com/    Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Still kicking it with the #MarchMediaMarathon, and today we've got Deja Monee on talking about:   the difference between #PublicRelations and #Marketing  the biggest lesson she's learned since launching her own agency a good action step you recommend for women looking to break into the media industry     It's time to shake the table a little, sis!     Watch on YouTube here     Keep Up With Deja IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamdejamonee/  Website:  http://www.dejamonee.com/      Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

We're keeping the #MarchMediaMarathon series going with PR Pro, Lexie Smith, where she shares:   her top 3 do’s and don'ts when pitching the media her biggest pet peeves when it comes to people reaching out to you for guidance the inspiration behind her own podcast, Pitchin' and Sippin'   It's time to fine-tune our pitching skills, sis!     Watch on YouTube here     Keep Up With Lexie Website: https://theprbarinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprbar_inc/ Weekly Community Round-Up with Free Resources: http://theprbarinc.com/newsworthy/ Podcast: https://theprbarinc.com/podcasts (On Apple & Spotify)     Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter     FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Wooo, we're bringing the heat for Women's History Month! I've got another series for you, the March Media Marathon, and I've brought some friends along this time around. First up is Andrea Lewis, and she's sharing:   best practices for navigating discrimination in the entertainment industry her biggest pet peeves with industry hopefuls that approach her tactical action steps to get your foot in the door   It's time to get your media game up, sis!     Watch on YouTube here     Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

Let’s guard our focus, babe! We are closing out the #OvernightExecutiveSeries in this final installment, where I share:   • the difference between gratitude and complacency in your current state • what you need to do when you're not ready • what you can expect from me in the near future (hint, hint)   It's time to prioritize the inner work, sis!     Watch on YouTube here     Links Mentioned 2021: The Year of Permission (episode)     Keep Up With Me Website Podcast IG Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter     FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Let's get this schmoney, babe! We are keeping the momentum going with this action-packed #OvernightExecutiveSeries installment, where I share:   • how I juggled 2 internships with a full-time job • how to optimize your job hunt to attract high-quality leads (spoiler: I didn't have to apply for my current role)  • how to crush your interview(s) and negotiations     It's time to apply that pressure, sis!   Watch on YouTube here   Links Mentioned Web Design, Taking Leaps, and Growing through Hardships with Shaneece Thompson Badass Careers YouTube Channel Story Toolbox - Self Made Millennial      Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Podcast IG: @theboujeebossuppodcast Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_     FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

First off, Happy Valentines Day! We are BACK and kicking 2022 off with a bag-filled bang, babe! In this tea-filled #OvernightExecutive series starter, I share: my extensive media background the tipping point that initiated my career pivot (and how #theboujeebossuppodcast played a MAJOR hand in that) my motivation for creating this series and who it's designed for It's time to share my career boss up, sis!   Watch on YouTube here   Links Mentioned 2021: The Year of Permission (episode) Fashion Fortunes and Faux Pas with Nyesha Rose (episode) Minority Girl in a Majority World: Navigating the Entertainment World as a WOC with Akiya McKnight (episode)   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Podcast IG: @theboujeebossuppodcast Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_   FREE Resources Proactive Pitch Deck The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

I missed you! I know it feels like I've been popping in and out like a deadbeat lately, but I PROMISE it's with good reason. You know I couldn't let the year end without sharing some major life updates! So, in this full circle year-end episode, I share: the 5 major lessons I learned in 2021 within our 3 podcast sectors - career, relationships, and self-development the huge breakthrough I had and how it relates to my theme for this year what you can expect to see from me and The Boujee Boss Up Podcast in 2022 Plus, you know I had to spill a little tea in between, so tune in sis!   Links Mentioned I Quit Brand Consulting (episode) Is it Imposter Syndrome or Are You an Imposter? (episode)   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_   FREE Resources The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

Welp. You I had to do it. In this cringy reality check of an episode, I share: the signs that indicate when to let go in the different areas in your life quick solutions you can implement to start your healing process a personal storytime about the hardest bridge I had to burn... It's time to wake up and let go, sis! Watch on YouTube here   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_   FREE Resources The Media Maven Starter Kit Crafty Content Creation Guide

You know I gotta keep it controversial over here, babe! I'm roasting all the frauds in this episode, sharing: 5 tell tale signs that you're dealing with a shady entrepreneur personal storytime examples how to navigate situations like these It's time to start calling out these scammers, sis! Watch on YouTube here   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_ FREE Download: The Media Maven Starter Kit

Whew, we're kicking off the fall season with some piping hot cider, babe! In this very controversial episode, I uncover: the true definition of imposter syndrome real life examples of imposter syndrome vs. inadequacy  an exercise designed to help you pinpoint what your own strengths and weaknesses are  It's time to start doing the hard work to truly boss up, sis! Watch on YouTube here Links Mentioned I Quit Brand Consulting (episode)   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_ FREE Download: The Media Maven Starter Kit

ISSA BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! That's right, we are celebrating one full year of The Boujee Boss Up Podcast! But this won't be the big kumbaya moment of favorite memories you would imagine... because I f**ked up my business, and now it's all over. You definitely need to tune into this!You definitely need to tune into this! Links Mentioned Akiya's Interview Nyesha's Interview FREE Media Maven Starter Kit   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons LinkedIn: Khala Simmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_  

It's time to shake the table, sis! In today's installment of the summer series, we've got political heavyweight and Chief Impact Offier of 1063 West Broad, Alencia Johnson, serving Professional Troublemaker vibes (cue Luvvie) while she shares: how she landed gigs campaigning for former President Barack Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren and President Joe Biden the #1 tip for WOC looking to establish themselves as credible staples in the political world fun facts about how she orchestrated Planned Parenthood's infamous "Stand With Black Women" framework   This is by far the BEST political tea party I've been to, so tune in (y'all better had got that pun)   Keep Up With Alencia Instagram: @alenciajohnson Twitter: @alenciajohnson Website: alenciajohnson.com   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_ LinkedIn: Khala Simmons    

It's time to make some social impact, Sis! Today we've got Communications, Culture, & Social Impact Strategist, Stephanie Young, joining the series, and she's speaking all about: what it was like being in Cape Town during it's transition from Apartheid to Democracy her journey to becoming Executive Director of When We All Vote, Michelle Obama's non-partisan voting initiative exciting initiatives from Civic Nation, a nonprofit that supports people around the issues that will define this generation   Get ready to get inspired!   Keep Up With Stephanie Instagram: @slynnyoung Organization Instagram: @whenweallvote Twitter: @stephlyoung Website: stephlyoung.com   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_ LinkedIn: Khala Simmons

Issa free ticket to Dreamville, Sis! We are keeping the ball rolling with our value-packed summer series that features, Podcast Queen, Ashley Leggs this week! Ashley is sharing: how she went from overwhelmed and overlooked corporate mule to successful entrepreneur the necessary tasks that need executing to accomplish your dreams the biggest challenge she's faced while growing her world renowned brand, Slay Girl Slay   Get your manifestation journals, ready!   Keep Up With Ashley Instagram: @ashleyleggs Brand Instagram: @slaygrlslay, @slaygirlslaybookclub Website: slaygrlslay.com   Keep Up With Me https://khalasimmons.com/ Instagram: @khalasimmons Facebook: @KhalaSimmonsOfficial Twitter: @KhalaSimmons_ LinkedIn: Khala Simmons